# Flying the flag

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# runs in the family

Sophie O'Sullivan finishes strongly to win 800m heat on Ireland debut

The 16-year-old was in action at the European U18 Athletics Championships in Gyor.

57.4k

Jul 5th 2018, 5:56 PM

# Flying the flag

Kilkenny All-Ireland winning hurling captain Joyce to make AFL debut

A great achievement for the St Kilda 21-year-old.

28.9k

Jun 29th 2018, 3:00 PM

# Flying the flag

Irish contingent to the fore as USA make history and stun Scotland

It finished 30-29 in Houston.

31.3k

Jun 17th 2018, 9:08 AM

# Flying the flag

Irish boxers Walsh and Harrington win bronze at European Championships

The pair have both medalled in Sofia after semi-final defeats.

2.7k

Jun 11th 2018, 4:56 PM

# Irish Eye

Ireland captain McCabe rifles home super goal as Arsenal beat Liverpool

The Gunners winger was on target in their 3-0 FA Women’s Super League win tonight.

5.1k

Apr 24th 2018, 10:47 PM

# across the pond

Irish shine at Para Swimming World Series as Ellen Keane bags trio of medals

Nicole Turner also earned a silver medal in Indianapolis.

2.1k

Apr 23rd 2018, 1:46 PM

# Flying the flag

Big milestone ahead for Zach Tuohy as he's set for 150th AFL appearance

The Laois man will become the fourth Irish player to hit the 150 mark.

6.7k

Apr 19th 2018, 11:58 AM

# representing

'It's hard to describe. It was very surreal and a great, great honour to be there'

Armagh’s Caroline O’Hanlon and Tyrone’s Neamh Woods are teammates on the NI netball side at the Commonwealth Games.

4.5k

Apr 4th 2018, 7:21 PM

# Baby Canelo

Boxing gold and silver for Ireland at European U22 Championships

Amy Broadhurst went all the way in the lightweight division in Romania, while team-mate Aoife O’Rourke was forced to withdraw from her final.

5.5k

Apr 1st 2018, 6:15 PM

# Flying the flag

Bright start for Irish contingent as last chance Masters bid underway in Houston

Three of the four sit inside the top ten.

5.6k

Mar 30th 2018, 9:59 AM

# Flying the flag

Career-best PGA Tour finishes for Ireland's Paul Dunne and Seamus Power

American Brice Garnett won the Corales Championship by four strokes.

11.3k

Mar 25th 2018, 10:29 PM

# birmingham bound

Ireland to send team of four to next month's World Indoor Championships

The in-form Phil Healy and Olympian Ciara Mageean are both on the all-women Team Ireland.

4.0k

Feb 19th 2018, 2:02 PM

# Flying the flag

'I'm absolutely on top of the world' - Ireland's Craig Breen claims runner-up spot in Rally Sweden

The Slieverue native was greeted by his mother at the finish line after a career-best this afternoon.

14.1k

Feb 18th 2018, 5:00 PM

# Flying the flag

'Fish in water' Staunton writes history but loses out in battle of the Irish Down Under

Laura Corrigan Duryea’s Melbourne FC snatched the win at the death.

12.0k

Feb 3rd 2018, 4:52 PM

# Round one

It's Mayo v Cavan Down Under as Cora Staunton set for first AFLW start

Staunton and Laura Corrigan Duryea are flying the flag as GWS and Melbourne clash in round one.

5.7k

Feb 1st 2018, 10:08 AM

# Flying the flag

Pro boxing no longer a man's world as Taylor and Hearn lead movement with different motives

Katie Taylor is changing the game again, and the Irish people will have a major role to play in her efforts.

20.6k

Jan 7th 2018, 10:00 AM

# Flying the flag

Big Sam hails fit-again James McCarthy as Everton's 'shining light' in United loss

The Ireland midfielder came off the bench against Manchester United earlier.

14.0k

Jan 1st 2018, 9:54 PM

# writing history

'It was an indescribable experience. Still now, when you think about it you get goosebumps'

Sorcha Tiernan on an historic summer of basketball for the Ireland U18s, Leaving Cert year and balancing it all on and off the court.

16.6k

Dec 24th 2017, 12:00 PM

# 17 again

Sensational McSharry's star continues to rise as she reaches first senior final at Europeans

It’s been some year for the 17-year-old Sligo swimmer.

3.7k

Dec 15th 2017, 5:40 PM

# Flying the flag

Strong Irish contingent help Glasgow City to their 11th Scottish league title in-a-row

Katie McCabe, Noelle Murray, Keeva Keenan and Savannah McCarthy were all involved.

4.2k

Nov 13th 2017, 10:49 AM

# o'brien duo

'I would have been as delighted for him had he beat me. We’re both over the moon'

History-making trainer Joseph O’Brien, who edged his dad Aidan to land the Melbourne Cup, is just coming to terms with his win.

18.6k

Nov 7th 2017, 12:00 PM

# Flying the flag

Ireland get World Cup off to the perfect start with massive win over Italy

Liam Finn was in fine form as his side won 36-12.

10.4k

Oct 29th 2017, 10:09 AM

# Flying the flag

Brilliant Paul Dunne beats Rory McIlroy to the British Masters

The Wicklow golfer shot a final round 61 to win his first European Tour event.

54.0k

Oct 1st 2017, 4:22 PM

# Flying the flag

UCD record memorable win as they come from behind in Uefa Youth League first leg

The SSE Airtricity League U19 champions saw off Molde tonight.

6.7k

Sep 27th 2017, 9:03 PM

# Breaking New Ground

More history to be made by Joy Neville as she'll take charge of men's international

The former Ireland back row will become one of the first female referees to oversee a men’s international next month.

6.6k

Sep 27th 2017, 10:06 AM

# Flying the flag

Natalya Coyle in silver medal position going into World Championship final day

The Irish Olympian finished second overall in the fencing event.

13.9k

Aug 26th 2017, 1:13 PM

# Flying the flag

Donegal's Magee siblings power into last 16 at World Championships

The pair – who have made history this year already – defeated Japanese opposition to progress in Glasgow.

2.7k

Aug 22nd 2017, 3:11 PM

# Scenes

'Dublin has a special place in my heart': Stormzy wore the tricolour and gave it socks on stage at Longitude

A special night.

6.4k

Jul 15th 2017, 10:30 AM

# Flying the flag

Thomas Barr finishes 5th in his final to help Ireland to 7th at European Team Championships

Barr clocked a time of 49.73 in the 400m hurdles final in Vaasa.

4.5k

Jun 24th 2017, 6:29 PM

# Flying the flag

Thomas Barr among Irish to book final spots at European Team Championships

The Olympic finalist and six others from Team Ireland will line out in finals tomorrow.

3.2k

Jun 23rd 2017, 5:40 PM

# Flying the flag

Shelbourne drawn with Linfield in the Women's Champions League

The WNL champions will also face opposition from Poland and Finland in the qualifying group stage.

2.6k

Jun 23rd 2017, 1:14 PM

# Irish Abroad

What started as a backpacking trip turned into wearing Jim Stynes' number at Melbourne FC

Cavan-born Laura Corrigan Duryea is flying the tricolour in the Women’s AFL.

8.2k

Jan 21st 2017, 9:00 AM

# Flying the flag

McDowell and Lowry just three shots adrift at the World Cup of Golf

The Irish pair lie in a tie for seventh after the opening round.

3.6k

Nov 24th 2016, 10:05 AM

# Flying the flag

'If they've got 10 minutes spare I’d probably pick the whole lot of them!' - O'Neill praises Dundalk

The Ireland boss described the Lilywhites’ Europa League win over Maccabi Tel Aviv as the ‘best ever.”

22.3k

Oct 4th 2016, 7:52 AM

# Flying the flag

Martin O'Neill is planning a trip to Dundalk and Cork's big European nights

The senior international boss has been impressed by the ‘fantastic’ performances of Ireland’s top two clubs in the Champions League and the Europa League.

4.3k

Jul 29th 2016, 2:16 PM

# skull and crossbones

UCC Diaspora FC aiming for London FA Junior Cup glory

UCC Diaspora FC take on FC Hamlets in tomorrow’s final in London.

5.6k

Apr 22nd 2016, 7:24 AM

# Flying the flag

Your photos: Children share their hopes and dreams as Ireland marks its Proclamation Day

From pre-schools to the Garda College – here’s how Ireland has been marking the day.

22.3k

Mar 15th 2016, 4:48 PM

# Flying the flag

"It's beyond all our wildest dreams": Landmark day for Irish cinema with nine Oscar nominations

The director of Room, Lenny Abrahamson, said he is “so delighted” with his nominations.

30.7k

Jan 14th 2016, 10:31 PM

# Flying the flag

'You only get one shot at this' - Doyle ready for the big stage after biding her time

Canadian-based swimmer Fiona Doyle was the first Irish athlete to qualify for Rio 2016.

40.1k

Dec 27th 2015, 12:00 PM

# Flying the flag

New Zealand has narrowed its choices for a new flag to one

Unfortunately it’s not this one.

37.6k

Dec 11th 2015, 7:00 PM